D365 CE Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 CE Project Manager to lead a Sales-focused proof of concept. Immediate availability is essential for this position.

The role requires strong delivery leadership, excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with senior executives. The successful candidate will manage the proof of concept from mobilisation through to evaluation, establishing whether the proposed solution meets business requirements and informing decisions on a potential wider implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the D365 CE Sales proof of concept, managing scope, timelines, resources, dependencies and risks.
• Work with stakeholders to agree objectives, priority sales processes, deliverables and measurable success criteria.
• Establish appropriate project governance, reporting and escalation processes.
• Coordinate functional consultants, technical specialists and client teams to deliver the agreed solution.
• Oversee requirements workshops, ensuring business needs are understood, prioritised and reflected in the proof of concept.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across business and IT, including senior leaders.
• Provide clear progress updates, highlighting risks, decisions required and any implications for delivery.
• Coordinate demonstrations, business validation and feedback sessions to assess the solution against agreed success criteria.
• Control scope changes, maintaining focus on the objectives and timescales of the proof of concept.
• Present findings, recommendations and considerations for a potential wider D365 CE Sales rollout.

Experience Required

• Proven experience leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE implementations, including Sales-focused projects.
• A strong understanding of sales processes and how D365 CE supports lead, opportunity and pipeline management would be highly beneficial.
• Experience managing delivery within large, complex organisations, ideally with a global footprint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain project progress, risks and options clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrable experience engaging senior executives, with the confidence and credibility to work directly with C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to challenge constructively, manage expectations and secure timely decisions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across a Microsoft Partner and client organisation.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk management and scope control capabilities.
• A recognised formal project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, PMP or an equivalent.
• Previous experience delivering proofs of concept or pilots would be advantageous.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.